Bright ZOO

BRIGHTS ZOO
3425 HWY 11E
Limestone, TN 37681

Tel: (423) 257-1927


Brights Zoo is a privately owned zoo. Therefore, the zoo does not receive state, local or federal funding of any kind. All admissions proceeds goes directly towards caring for the animals and upkeep of the zoo. This includes animal housing, appropriate diet, veterinary care, new exhibit and design for all maintenance of the facility.

 

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BLACK-BEARDED SAKI

Distribution Map

[Chiropotes satanas]
Habitat: Arboreal, dense forests
Height:
20"
Weight:
6-7 lbs
Max Lifespan: 20
years
Gestation Period: 4
-5 months
Number of Young:
1


- Also known as Bearded Saki, Black Saki, and Brown-bearded Saki
- Has a long, very thick beard on its chin.
- Black-bearded sakis use a variety of sleeping trees and do not return to the same sleeping site each night.
The scientific name Chiropotes, means “hand-drinker.”

 

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